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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.36, 2,746.68 and 735.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.36, 2,746.68 and 735.16 is: 1,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.36 : 2,746.68 = 735.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.36/2,746.68 = 735.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.36x = 2,746.68 × 735.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.36x = 2,019,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,249.27/1,831.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.60

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